Chennai: Likening the poll battle in Tamil Nadu as a contest between the “unholy alliance” which emptied the coffers and the party (BJP) connecting the treasury to citizen’s bank accounts, Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani said people should realise that Lakshmi (Goddess of Prosperity) comes seated on ‘Lotus’ and not on ‘Rising Sun’ or ‘Leaves.’
Electorate in Tamil Nadu, she said while campaigning for BJP candidates in the city on Friday, should understand the confidence reposed by people in the country in BJP leadership, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when they have deposited over Rs 30,000 crore in banks following the launch of Jan Dhan Yojana.
“Our Prime Minister not only connected the treasury with citizens’ bank accounts, but also has introduced Suraksha Bhima Yojana (insurance scheme) at a premium of Rs 1 per month. Imagine, in Chennai you get filter coffee for Rs 20 to Rs 30. Our Prime Minister has also launched the Mudra Yojana to help youth realise their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs,” she said appealing to people to vote for BJP.
While Modi was working hard for betterment of people introducing several innovative schemes, the contribution of Congress and DMK has been only in producing scam after scam.
“The mention of Congress and DMK only brings to mind their unholy alliance. The Congress has not spared anything from 2G to helicopters (AgustaWestland chopper deal scam). The DMK have taken in their hands the rising sun as the party symbol. But when you ask the people of Tamil Nadu which son rises (after DMK chief M. Karunanidhi), they will tell you that till now, even within the DMK, a decision has not been taken on who shall rise and who shall be left behind,” she said ridiculing the combine.
The minister was campaigning for Tamilisai Soundararajan contesting from Virugambakkam constituency. While addressing rallies at Royapuram in support of party candidate Jameela and in Sowcarpet for Krishna Nathani, Irani spoke in Hindi. She accused the DMK of “hijacking” the destiny of Tamil Nadu.
“On the other hand we have a party (AIADMK) which had not economically strengthened the people so that they can take care of their needs,” the Union minister said and claimed that only Modi’s BJP could ensure overall development of the people.
